Eat Local, Waste Less – Taste the Green Difference!
Let’s talk food! 🥦 What we eat—and how we shop—can make a huge difference for the planet.
🍽️ Today’s Green Goals:
- Buy local produce from markets or farm shops
- Choose seasonal fruits and veg
- Plan meals to reduce waste
- Try a meat-free day
- Save leftovers in containers
💡 VCI Tip: Local food = fewer miles, fresher taste, and more support for local growers!
🔍 Treasure Hunt Task: Can you find local produce, a reusable shopping bag, or someone using a reusable coffee cup?
🎁 To enter the treasure hunt prize draw, either comment on this post with your photo or share it on your own page and tag @ValeCommunityImpact with #GreenValeVCI. We’ll be keeping an eye on both!
Find out more about VCI Green Treasure Hunt and download the treasure list here.
🛠️ DIY: Make a Beeswax Wrap
Ditch cling film with this reusable alternative!
You’ll need:
- 100% cotton fabric (cut to size)
- Beeswax pellets
- Baking paper
- An iron
Instructions:
- Place fabric on baking paper, sprinkle with beeswax.
- Cover with another sheet of baking paper.
- Iron gently until wax melts and soaks in.
- Let cool and reuse!
With Thanks to Wantage Town Council
This initiative is supported by a grant from Wantage Town Council, helping bring community-driven sustainability projects to life.
